Psychological distress and health-related quality of life among women with breast cancer: a descriptive cross-sectional study.

Nitikorn PhoosuwanPranee C Lundberg

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2021)

Psychological distress was correlated with the HRQoL. Increased support from physicians, nurses, and husband/partner may increase the HRQoL among women with breast cancer. Breast cancer treatments such as breast reconstruction and chemotherapy were factors that decreased the psychological distress and increased the HRQoL.

Keyphrases

breast reconstruction
sleep quality
primary care
healthcare
mental health
cross sectional
locally advanced
squamous cell carcinoma
radiation therapy
human immunodeficiency virus
rectal cancer
chemotherapy induced